13 Apr Fulbright Programme Scholarships for Students, Researchers and Lecturers staying in the USA over the 2027–2028 academic year Applications for all 2027/2028 academic year programmes listed below will open on April 1, 2026.
13 Apr MUNI DAY will once again bring the university together. It features 50 events throughout the day Exactly one month from now, the largest university-wide sports and social gathering for students and staff at Masaryk University—MUNI DAY—will kick off. The fourth annual event will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at the Bohunice University Campus.
13 Apr Our teachers’ main issue is that they’re heavily overloaded, says Vice-Dean Dvořák Pavel Dvořák has been working at the Faculty of Science since the beginning of February as Vice-Dean for Education Development. “I’d like to ease the burden on teachers. Efficiency could be improved by adjusting the structure of courses, especially electives with very small enrolments,” he says. In the...
10 Apr MUNI RUN Returns to Campus for the Third Time: Now Featuring a Relay Race For the third time, the MUNI RUN will bring the university campus in Bohunice to life. Students, staff, and the general public can enjoy an afternoon of sports together on Tuesday, May 12. Proceeds from entry fees will support the activities of the MUNI SPORT university club.
9 Apr Credits as a reward for activities beyond studies? Vice-Dean Lízal reflects on his Past term and describes new challenges Pavel Lízal has successfully defended his position as Vice-Dean for Undergraduate Studies at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, and is entering his second term. During his previous term, he accomplished his goals – students now receive credits for extracurricular activities, the rules for general...
7 Apr It seems that support doesn’t start with tools, but with space Feedback from a workshop for women in science shows that, alongside tools, space for reflection, sharing, and practical support plays a key role.
7 Apr I consider doctoral students as colleagues learning to conduct independent research, says Vice-Dean Paleček At the beginning of February, Jan Paleček was appointed Vice-Dean for Doctoral Studies. “I would like to lead the programmes toward successful reaccreditation and improve what can still be improved,” says Paleček. In the interview, he also highlights the importance of soft skills, which will benefit...
7 Apr Specialists from the Faculty of Science examined the first rock engraving in the Czech Republic Two specialists from the Faculty of Science also contributed to the publication of the first Paleolithic rock engraving in the Czech Republic.
31 Mar Pesticides are threatening the wetlands of South Moravia. Masaryk University researchers will help clean them up using new biofilters Masaryk University is restoring over 500 hectares of endangered wetlands within the agricultural landscape of South Moravia. As well as supporting biodiversity and improving conditions for protected species, the ‘LIFE in Salt Marshes’ project will now also focus on improving the quality of water flowing...
30 Mar MjUNI: Children at the Faculty of Science discovered the world of science with all their senses On Saturday, March 21, 2026, 200 students aged 9-18 visited the University Campus in Bohunice as part of the MjUNI Children's University program. Lecturers from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Sports Studies prepared a rich interactive program.
27 Mar Teachers' Day: How the best educators from MU teach A fundamental influence on a person's development is the family and teachers, who accompany and shape them throughout most of childhood, at university and in adulthood. Teachers' Day in the Czech Republic is regularly celebrated on March 28, the anniversary of the birth of J. A. Comenius.
24 Mar The Botanical Garden Switches to Biological Pest Control In March 2026, the Botanical Garden introduced a new method of biological pest control to combat mealybugs in its greenhouses. Rather than using chemical sprays, the garden now employs natural predators — predatory ladybirds — which actively seek out and consume the pests.
